Installation and Use Instructions
P/N 3600215, Rev. B
June 2003
Using ProLink II™
Software with Micro
Motion® Transmitters
Installation and Use Instructions
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Using ProLink II™ Software
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Installation and Use Instructions
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Contents
1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
About the ProLink II software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supported transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uses of ProLink II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New in v2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ProLink II requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PC requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 Setup and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Method 1: HART/Bell202 temporary connection to
field-mount transmitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Method 2: HART/Bell202 temporary connection to
rack-mount transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Method 3: HART/Bell202 temporary or hard-wired
connection to transmitter or multidrop network . . . . 10
Method 4: HART/Bell202 temporary or hard-wired
connection to Model 1700/2700 transmitters with
intrinsically safe outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Method 5: HART/RS485 temporary or hard-wired
connection to transmitter or multidrop network . . . . 14
Method 6: Modbus/RS485 temporary or hard-wired
connection to RS-485 multidrop network . . . . . . . . 16
Method 7: Modbus/RS485 temporary connection to
service port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Method 8: Modbus/RS485 temporary connection to
MVDSolo or MVD Direct Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting the ProLink II installation . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Repairing the registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting the ProLink II connection. . . . . . . . . . . 23
Unable to Connect message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3 Using ProLink II Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.1
3.2
3.3
Using ProLink II Software with Micro Motion Transmitters
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ProLink II user interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to a transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Viewing installed options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing process data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing and resetting totalizers and inventories . . . . . .
Viewing transmitter status and alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 Initial Transmitter Startup Procedures . . . . . . . . 31
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loop tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trimming the milliamp (mA) output(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Zeroing the flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 Transmitter Configuration, Characterization, and
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using configuration files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving a configuration file to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading a configuration file to a transmitter . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring a transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Gas Unit Configurator tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Characterizing the flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to characterize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to characterize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calibrating the flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to calibrate for density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to calibrate for temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensating for pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure correction factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensating for temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring polling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6.1
6.2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Data Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining the log file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying log contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and stopping the logging function. . . . . . . . . . .
Data Logger tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Using ProLink II Software with Micro Motion Transmitters
1.1
Before You Begin
1
Before You Begin
This manual explains how to install and use the Micro Motion
ProLink II software program, v2.0, on your personal computer (PC).
Before using this instruction manual, the reader should be familiar with
Microsoft Windows.
Supported transmitters
The ProLink II program provides communication between a personal
computer and the following Micro Motion transmitters:
RFT9739
•
IFT9701/9703
•
RFT9712
•
Model 1700/2700
•
Model 2500
•
MVDSolo and MVD Direct Connect
Use
•
Installation
About the ProLink II
software
Note: MVDSolo and MVD Direct Connect are direct host flowmeters
that do not include transmitters; however, ProLink II can be used to
communicate with the core processor component in MVDSolo and MVD
Direct Connect installations.
1.2
ProLink II requirements
•
Perform initial transmitter startup procedures
•
Read process variables
•
Manage totalizers and inventories
•
Configure the transmitter
•
Read flowmeter status information and alarm conditions
•
Troubleshoot the flowmeter
Configuration
New in v2.0
Using ProLink II, you can:
Startup
Uses of ProLink II
ProLink II v2.0 is an updated version of ProLink II v1.2, and
incorporates the features of the original ProLink software. The
following features have been added:
•
HART access to additional Micro Motion transmitters
•
Data Logger
Before starting the ProLink II installation, review the requirements in
this section.
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Before You Begin continued
PC requirements
To install and run ProLink II, your PC must meet or exceed the
following requirements:
•
200 MHz Pentium® processor
•
One of the following:
- Windows 98 (initial release or second edition) with 32 megabytes
(MB) RAM
- Windows ME with 64 MB RAM
- Windows XP with Service Pack 1 and 128 MB RAM
- Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a and 64 MB RAM
- Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 and 128 MB RAM
Installation kits
•
15 MB of available hard disk space
•
An available serial port
Micro Motion provides ProLink II installation kits for RS-485
connections and for Bell 202 connections.
The RS-485 installation kit contains:
•
IC521A-F Black Box® signal converter — used to convert the RS232 signal used by your PC’s serial port to an RS-485 signal
(required for all RS-485 communications)
•
LED indicator/tester
•
25-pin to 9-pin adapter
•
DB9 cable
The Bell 202 installation kit contains:
•
MACTek® Viator® RS232 Interface for HART® Networks — used to
convert the RS-232 signal used by your PC’s serial port to a Bell 202
signal (required for all Bell 202 communications)
•
LED indicator/tester
•
DB9 cable
If you do not have a ProLink II installation kit, contact Micro Motion.
Note: If you use a different RS232-RS485 signal converter or HART
interface, it is your responsibility to ensure that your equipment
provides equivalent functionality. When using either HART/Bell202 or
HART/RS485 protocol at 1200 baud, the serial port RTS line is
controlled by software. For all other connections, whether Modbus or
HART, the converter must control the RTS line.
1.3
2
Customer service
For technical assistance with the ProLink II software program or any
Micro Motion product, contact the Micro Motion Customer Service
Department. See the telephone numbers listed on the inside front cover.
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Before You Begin
2
Setup and Installation
Overview
This chapter provides information on installing ProLink II software,
connecting to the transmitter, and troubleshooting the installation or
connection.
2.2
Installation overview
To set up and install ProLink II, the following general steps are
required:
Installation
2.1
1. Install the ProLink II software onto your PC.
2. Determine your connection type.
3. Install the signal converter and connect the wires between the PC
and the transmitter.
4. Configure the connection and connect to the transmitter.
Use
2.3
Installation
To perform the installation, follow the steps below.
Step 1
Install the ProLink II software.
To install ProLink II software:
1. Insert the ProLink II CD-ROM into the PC’s CD-ROM drive.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. If you
have a previous version of ProLink II installed on your PC, you may
be prompted to remove it before installing the new version.
Step 2
Startup
2. If the setup program does not start automatically, locate and run the
SETUP.EXE file. The file is located in the root directory on the CDROM (e.g., D:\setup.exe, where “D” is your CD-ROM drive letter).
Determine your connection type.
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Configuration
Different transmtters and networks support different connection types.
Table 2-1, page 4, lists the supported protocols and wiring methods for
IFT97xx and RFT97xx transmitters. Table 2-2, page 5, lists the
supported protocols and wiring methods for Series 1000/2000
transmitters.
Setup and Installation continued
In these tables:
•
Temporary — refers to a connection that is made inside the
transmitter housing. Because the transmitter housing must be open
for the duration of the connection, these connections should be
terminated and the housing closed as soon as possible. The operator
should be aware of the safety hazards that result from opening the
transmitter housing. Temporary connections are typically used only
for configuration and troubleshooting.
•
Hard-wired — refers to a connection that is made to the permanent
wiring, usually a transmitter output wire or the network that the
transmitter is already using. Because hard-wired connections do not
require the transmitter housing to be open, they can be left in place
as desired.
Once you have determined your connection type, use the Wiring
Method # value in the table to direct you to the correct Step 3
procedure.
Note: To determine your transmitter type, refer to the model number on
the transmitter housing.
Table 2-1. Communication protocols and wiring methods for IFT97xx and RFT97xx transmitters
Transmitter type
Wiring method
IFT9701
IFT9703
RFT9712
RFT9739
Wiring
Method #
HART protocol
Bell 202 physical layer
• Temporary connection to field-mount transmitters
Y
Y
1
Y
2
Y
Y
3
Y
Y
5
Y
6
• Temporary connection to rack-mount transmitters
• Temporary or hard-wired connection to transmitter or
multidrop network
Y
RS-485 physical layer
• Temporary or hard-wired connection to transmitter or
multidrop network
Modbus protocol
RS-485 physical layer
• Temporary or hard-wired connection to transmitter or
multidrop network
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Setup and Installation continued
Table 2-2. Communication protocols and wiring methods for Series 1000/2000 transmitters
Transmitter type
Wiring method
Analog
IS
Config FOUNDATION
fieldbus(2)
IO(1)
ProfibusPA(2)
MVDSolo
MVD Direct
Connect(3)
Wiring
Method #
Installation
HART protocol
RS-485 physical layer
• Temporary or hard-wired
connection to RS-485
terminals
Y
5
Bell 202 physical layer
• Temporary or hard-wired
connection to primary mA
output or multidrop
network
Y
• Temporary or hard-wired
connection to primary mA
output or multidrop
network
Y
3
Y
4
Use
Modbus protocol
RS-485 physical layer
• Temporary or hard-wired
connection to RS-485
terminals
Y
• Temporary connection to
service port
Y
Y(4)
Y
Y
Y
Y
7
Y
Startup
• Temporary connection to
core processor’s RS-485
terminals
6
8
(1) This transmitter available only as Model 2700 or Model 2500.
(2) This transmitter available only as Model 2700.
(3) These flowmeter installations include the core processor but do not include a transmitter. ProLink II wiring is direct to the RS-485
terminals on the core processor or the Direct Connect™ I.S. barrier.
(4) This wiring method not supported by the Model 2700.
Install the signal converter and connect the wires.
All protocols and wiring methods that use the RS-485 physical layer
require a signal converter to convert the RS-232 signal used by the PC’s
serial port to the RS-485 signal used by the transmitter. The IC521A-F
Black Box® signal converter can be used for this purpose. Contact
Micro Motion if you do not have a signal converter.
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Configuration
Step 3
Setup and Installation continued
All protocols and wiring methods that use the Bell 202 physical layer
require a signal converter to convert the RS-232 signal used by the PC’s
serial port to the Bell 202 signal used by the transmitter. The MACTek
Viator RS232 Interface for HART Networks can be used for this
purpose. Contact Micro Motion if you do not have a Viator RS232
Interface.
To install the signal converter and connect the wires, follow the
instructions for your connection type. Refer to the Method # value in
Tables 2-1 and 2-2, pages 4 and 5.
Method 1: HART/Bell202 temporary connection to field-mount
transmitters
Note: This method is supported by RFT9739 field-mount and RFT9712
transmitters.
Figure 2-1 shows the wiring for this connection type.
CAUTION
Connecting a HART device to the transmitter’s
primary mA output could cause transmitter output
error.
If the primary mA output is being used for flow control,
connecting the Viator RS232 Interface to the output loop
could cause the transmitter’s 4–20 mA output to change,
which would affect flow control devices.
Set control devices for manual operation before
connecting the Viator RS232 Interface to the transmitter’s
primary mA output loop.
1. At the PC, connect the Viator RS232 Interface to the PC’s serial
port.
2. Open the transmitter’s wiring compartment.
3. Connect the Viator RS232 Interface to the transmitter using either of
the following methods:
•
Identify the primary mA output terminals on your transmitter
and attach the Viator RS232 Interface leads to the terminals.
•
Locate the prongs inside the wiring compartment and attach the
Viator RS232 Interface leads to the prongs.
4. If necessary, add resistance in the loop by installing resistor R1 with
a resistance of 250–1000 Ω.
5. Either resistor R2 (DCS or PLC internal) or resistor R3 is required.
If you do not have a DCS or PLC with an internal resistor, add
resistor R3 with a resistance of 250–1000 Ω.
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Setup and Installation continued
Figure 2-1. HART/Bell202 temporary connection to field-mount transmitters
R2
See Step 5, page 6
R1
See Step 4, page 6
DCS or
PLC
17 (+)
VIATOR
R3
See Step 5, page 6
Installation
Primary mA output terminals
See Step 3, page 6
18 (–)
RFT9739
field-mount
Primary mA output terminals
See Step 3, page 6
Startup
16 (–)
17 (+)
Use
RFT9712
VIATOR
Prongs
See Step 3, page 6
Configuration
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Setup and Installation continued
Method 2: HART/Bell202 temporary connection to rack-mount
transmitters
Note: This method is supported only by the RFT9739 rack-mount
transmitter.
Figure 2-2 shows the wiring for this connection type.
CAUTION
Connecting a HART device to the transmitter’s
primary mA output could cause transmitter output
error.
If the primary mA output is being used for flow control,
connecting the Viator RS232 Interface to the output loop
could cause the transmitter’s 4–20 mA output to change,
which would affect flow control devices.
Set control devices for manual operation before
connecting the Viator RS232 Interface to the transmitter’s
primary mA output loop.
1. At the PC, connect the Viator RS232 Interface to the PC’s serial
port.
2. Connect the Viator RS232 Interface to the transmitter using either of
the following methods:
•
Method A: Attach the leads of a Bell 202 cable to the leads of
the Viator RS232 Interface, and insert the cable prongs into the
HART jack on the transmitter’s faceplate.
•
Method B: Open the wiring compartment on the back of your
transmitter. Identify the primary mA output terminals and attach
the Viator RS232 Interface leads to these terminals.
3. If necessary, add resistance in the loop by installing resistor R1 with
a resistance of 250-1000 Ω.
4. Either resistor R2 (DCS or PLC internal) or resistor R3 is required.
If you do not have a DCS or PLC with an internal resistor, add
resistor R3 with a resistance of 250-1000 Ω.
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Setup and Installation continued
Figure 2-2. HART/Bell202 temporary connection to rack-mount transmitters
Method A
HART jack
VIATOR
Installation
RFT9739
rack-mount
R3
See Step 4, page 8
R2
See Step 4, page 8
CN2
DCS or
PLC
Bell 202 cable (not included)
Use
Z30
(PV+)
VIATOR
D30
(PV–)
Method B
R3
See Step 4, page 8
Startup
R1
See Step 3, page 8
Configuration
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Setup and Installation continued
Method 3: HART/Bell202 temporary or hard-wired connection to
transmitter or multidrop network
Note: This method is supported by RFT9739, RFT9712, and
IFT9701/9703 transmitters, by Model 1700/2700 transmitters with the
analog output board or configurable input/output board, and by the
Model 2500 transmitter.
Using a Viator RS232 Interface, the PC can be connected directly to a
transmitter’s primary mA output terminals, to the output wires from
these terminals, or to any point in a multidrop network that is wired to
these terminals. Figure 2-3 shows the wiring for this connection type.
CAUTION
Connecting a HART device to the transmitter’s
primary mA output could cause transmitter output
error.
If the primary mA output is being used for flow control,
connecting the Viator RS232 Interface to the output loop
could cause the transmitter’s 4–20 mA output to change,
which would affect flow control devices.
Set control devices for manual operation before
connecting the Viator RS232 Interface to the transmitter’s
primary mA output loop.
1. At the PC, connect the Viator RS232 Interface to the PC’s serial
port.
2. Attach the Viator RS232 Interface leads:
•
To any point on the network (hard-wired connection)
•
Directly to the primary mA output terminals (temporary
connection)
•
To the output wires from the primary mA output terminals
(hard-wired connection)
3. If necessary, add resistor R1 to the connection as required by your
transmitter (see Table 2-3).
Table 2-3. Resistance requirements for HART/Bell202 connection
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Transmitter
Resistance
Model 1700/2700 with analog outputs
Model 2700 with configurable input/outputs
Model 2500
250–600 Ω
IFT9701
IFT9703
250–600 Ω
RFT9712
RFT9739
250–1000 Ω
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4. Either resistor R2 (DCS or PLC internal) or resistor R3 is required.
If you do not have a DCS or PLC with an internal resistor, add
resistor R3.
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Setup and Installation continued
Figure 2-3. HART/Bell202 temporary or permanent connection to transmitter or multidrop network
Model 2500
21
22
CN2
DCS or
PLC
1
2
Model 1700/2700 with analog
output board or configurable
input/output board
D30
(PV–)
VIATOR
RFT9739
rack-mount
Installation
R2
See Step 4
Z30
(PV+)
Use
R3
See Step 4
17 (+)
RFT9739
field-mount
17 (+)
16 (–)
4–20 mA
IFT9701
IFT9703
Startup
R1
See Step 3,
page 10
18 (–)
RFT9712
Configuration
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Setup and Installation continued
Method 4: HART/Bell202 temporary or hard-wired connection to Model
1700/2700 transmitters with intrinsically safe outputs
Note: This method is supported by Model 1700/2700 transmitters with
the instrinsically safe output board.
Using a Viator RS232 Interface, the PC can be connected directly to a
transmitter’s primary mA output terminals, to the output wires from
these terminals, or to any point in a multidrop network that is wired to
these terminals. Figure 2-4 shows the wiring for this connection type.
CAUTION
Connecting a HART device to the transmitter’s
primary mA output could cause transmitter output
error.
If the primary mA output is being used for flow control,
connecting the Viator RS232 Interface to the output loop
could cause the transmitter’s 4–20 mA output to change,
which would affect flow control devices.
Set control devices for manual operation before
connecting the Viator RS232 Interface to the transmitter’s
primary mA output loop.
1. At the PC, connect the Viator RS232 Interface to the PC’s serial
port.
2. Attach the Viator RS232 Interface leads:
•
To any point on the network (hard-wired connection)
•
Directly to the primary mA output terminals (terminals 1 and 2)
(temporary connection)
•
To the output wires from terminals 1 and 2 (hard-wired
connection)
3. The Viator RS232 Interface must be connected across a resistance of
250–600 Ω. Add resistor R1 to the connection.
4. Either resistor R2 (DCS or PLC internal) or resistor R3 is required.
If you do not have a DCS or PLC with an internal resistor, add
resistor R3.
5. The primary mA output requires an external power supply with a
minimum of 250 Ω and 17.5 volts. See Figure 2-5.
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Setup and Installation continued
Figure 2-4. HART/Bell202 connection to Model 1700/2700 transmitters with intrinsically safe outputs
2 (–)
1 (+)
Model 1700/2700 with
intrinsically safe output board
R2
See Step 4, page 12
VIATOR
External power supply
See Step 5, page 12
Installation
DCS or
PLC
+
–
R1
250-600 Ω resistance
See Step 3, page 12
R3
See Step 4, page 12
Use
Figure 2-5. Model 1700/2700 transmitters with instrinsically safe outputs: Resistance and voltage
requirements for HART/Bell202 connections
Rmax = (Vsupply – 12)/0.023
A minimum of 250 ohms and 17.5 volts is required
1000
Startup
900
700
600
500
Operating range
400
Configuration
External resistor Rload (Ohms)
800
300
200
100
0
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Supply voltage VDC (Volts)
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Method 5: HART/RS485 temporary or hard-wired connection to
transmitter or multidrop network
Note: This method is supported by RFT9739 and RFT9712 transmitters
and by Model 1700/2700 transmitters with the analog output board.
Using a Black Box signal converter, the PC can be connected directly to
a transmitter’s RS-485 terminals, to the output wires from these
terminals, or to any point on a multidrop network. Figure 2-6 shows the
wiring for this connection type.
1. Ensure that your transmitter’s RS-485 terminals are configured for
HART protocol. See the transmitter manual for instructions.
2. If you are using an RFT9712 transmitter, you must set a jumper on
the transmitter for RS-485 communications. See the transmitter
manual for instructions.
3. At the PC, attach the Black Box signal converter to the PC’s serial
port, using a 25-pin to 9-pin adapter if necessary. Ensure that the
positive and negative wires are connected as shown in Table 2-4 and
Figure 2-6.
4. Attach the other end of the signal converter leads:
•
To any point on the network (hard-wired connection)
•
Directly to the RS-485 output terminals (temporary connection)
•
To the output wires from the RS-485 terminals (hard-wired
connection)
5. If necessary, add two 120-Ω terminating resistors (R1) at each end
of the RS-485 network.
Table 2-4. Lead-to-terminal assignments — HART/RS485
Transmitter
+
–
Model 1700/2700 transmitters with the analog output board
Terminal 5
RS485A
Black Box black wire
Terminal 6
RS485B
Black Box red wire
RFT9712
Terminal 22
RS485B
Black Box black wire
Terminal 21
RS485A
Black Box red wire
RFT9739 field-mount
Terminal 26
RS485B
Black Box black wire
Terminal 27
RS485A
Black Box red wire
RFT9739 rack-mount
D22
RS485B
Black Box black wire
Z22
RS485A
Black Box red wire
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Figure 2-6. HART/RS485 connection to transmitter or multidrop network
Z22
(RS485B)
6
BLACK BOX
D22
(RS485A)
Model 1700/2700 with
analog output board
Installation
DCS or
PLC
25-pin to 9-pin serial port adapter
(if necessary) (not shown)
RFT9739
rack-mount
5
CN2
R1
See Step 5,
page 14
Use
21
(RS485A)
R1
See Step 5,
page 14
22
(RS485B)
27
(RS485A)
26
(RS485B)
Startup
RFT9739
field-mount
RFT9712
Configuration
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Method 6: Modbus/RS485 temporary or hard-wired connection to RS485 multidrop network
Note: This method is supported by RFT9739 transmitters, by Model
1700/2700 transmitters with the analog output board, and by the Model
2500 transmitter.
Using a Black Box signal converter, the PC can be connected directly to
a transmitter’s RS-485 terminals, to the output wires from these
terminals, or to any point on an RS-485 network. Figure 2-7 shows the
wiring for this connection type.
1. At the PC, attach the Black Box signal converter to the PC’s serial
port, using a 25-pin to 9-pin adapter if necessary.
2. Attach the other end of the signal converter leads:
•
To any point on the network (hard-wired connection). Ensure
that the positive and negative wires are connected as shown in
Table 2-4, page 14, and Figure 2-7.
•
Directly to the RS-485 output terminals (temporary connection)
•
To the output wires from the RS-485 terminals (hard-wired
connection)
3. For long-distance communication, or if noise from an external
source interferes with the signal, install 120 Ω, 1/2-watt resistors
(R1) across terminals of both end devices.
Note: RS-485 networks allow only one Modbus master to be active on
the network at any given time. If you are connecting through a network,
ensure that no other Modbus master devices are currently active.
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Figure 2-7. Modbus/RS485 connection to RS-485 multidrop network
RFT9739
field-mount
RFT9739
rack-mount
25-pin to 9-pin serial port adapter
(if necessary) (not shown)
CN2
D22
BLACK BOX
Z22
6
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Model 1700/2700 with
analog output board
5
27
Use
R1
See Step 3,
page 16
33
R1
See Step 3,
page 16
34
DCS or
PLC
Model 2500
Startup
Configuration
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Method 7: Modbus/RS485 temporary connection to service port
Note: This method is supported by all Series 1000/2000 transmitters.
Using a Black Box signal converter, the PC can be connected directly to
a transmitter’s service port. Figure 2-8 shows the wiring for this
connection type.
WARNING
Opening the power supply compartment in explosive
atmospheres while the power is on can cause an
explosion.
Before using the service port to communicate with the
transmitter in a hazardous area, make sure the
atmosphere is free of explosive gases.
WARNING
Opening the power supply compartment can expose
the operator to electric shock.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not touch the power
supply wires or terminals while using the service port.
1. At the PC, attach the Black Box signal converter to the PC’s serial
port, using a 25-pin to 9-pin adapter if necessary.
2. At the transmitter, remove the wiring compartment lid.
3. Lift the cover of the power supply compartment.
4. Connect the signal converter leads to the service port terminals. See
Table 2-5.
Note: RS-485 networks allow only one Modbus master to be active on
the network at any given time. If you are connecting through a network,
ensure that no other Modbus master devices are currently active.
Note: Terminals 33 and 34 on the Model 2500 operate as a service port
for a 10-second interval after power-up. During this interval, the Model
2500 can be accessed using this method if the transmitter is not in a
multidrop network. (In service port mode, the Model 2500 uses the
address of 111, and because all Model 2500 devices in a multidrop
network will use the same address, it is not possible to specify which
device to connect to.) After the interval has expired, the terminals
switch to Modbus/RS485 mode, and must be accessed using that
configuration.
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Setup and Installation continued
Figure 2-8. Modbus/RS485 connection to the service port
Model 1700/2700
Model 2500
8
Installation
7
33
34
BLACK BOX
Use
BLACK BOX
25 to 9 pin serial port adapter
(if necessary) (not shown)
Table 2-5. Lead-to-terminal assignments — service port
+
–
All Model 1700/2700 transmitters
Terminal 8
RS485A
Black
Terminal 33
RS485A
Black
Terminal 7
RS485B
Red
Terminal 34
RS485B
Red
Model 2500
Startup
Transmitter
Configuration
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Method 8: Modbus/RS485 temporary connection to MVDSolo or MVD
Direct Connect
Using a Black Box signal converter, the PC can be connected directly to
the RS-485 terminals on the core processor or the MVD Direct Connect
I.S. barrier. Figure 2-9 shows the wiring for the core processor
connection.
1. At the PC, attach the Black Box signal converter to the PC’s serial
port, using a 25-pin to 9-pin adapter if necessary.
2. If connecting to the core processor, remove the lid.
WARNING
Removing the core processor lid can expose the
operator to electric shock.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not touch the power
supply wires or terminals while removing or replacing the
core processor lid, or while using the RS-485 terminals.
3. Connect the signal converter leads to the RS-485 terminals. See
Table 2-6.
Note: RS-485 networks allow only one Modbus master to be active on
the network at any given time. If you are connecting through a network,
ensure that no other Modbus master devices are currently active.
Note: Before using ProLink II to communicate with the core processor,
disconnect any wiring to a remote PLC. After using ProLink II to
communicate with the core processor, reconnect the wiring to the
remote PLC.
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Setup and Installation continued
Figure 2-9. Modbus/RS485 connection to core processor RS-485 terminals
Installation
Core processor
25 to 9 pin serial port
adapter (if necessary)
Power supply
terminals
RS-485 to RS-232
signal converter
Use
Table 2-6. Lead-to-terminal assignments — Modbus/RS485
+
–
MVDSolo with no barrier
Terminal 3
RS485A
Black
Terminal 4
RS485B
Red
Terminal 13
RS485A
Black
Terminal 3
RS485A
Black
Terminal 14
RS485B
Red
Terminal 4
RS485B
Red
MVDSolo with Direct Connect I.S. barrier
• Connection to barrier(1)
• Connection to core processor(2)
Startup
Host
(1) Connection is intrinsically safe.
(2) Connection is not intrinsically safe.
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Step 4
Configure the connection, and connect to the transmitter.
In some cases, you must know the transmitter’s communication
configuration in order to connect to it.
•
For Series 1000/2000 transmitters, you can always connect through
the service port, which uses default settings. To connect using other
methods, if you do not know the transmitter’s configuration, you can
use a HART Communicator or the transmitter’s display to view or
change its RS-485 configuration.
Note: Terminals 33 and 34 on the Model 2500 operate as a service port
for a 10-second interval after power-up. During this interval, the Model
2500 can be accessed using a service port configuration. After the
interval has expired, the terminals switch to Modbus/RS485 mode, and
must be accessed using that configuration.
•
For IFT97xx transmitters, communication parameters are not
configurable. Settings are listed in Table 2-7.
•
For RFT97xx transmitters, communication is configured using
switches and jumpers on the transmitter. Check your transmitter and
refer to the transmitter manual to determine your transmitter’s
configuration. Factory default settings for these transmitters are
listed in Table 2-7.
Table 2-7. Default communication parameters for RFT97xx and IFT97xx transmitters
Default values
Transmitter
Physical layer
Protocol
Baud rate
Stop bits
Parity
Address
IFT9701/9703(1)
Bell 202
HART
1200
1
odd
0
RFT9712
Bell 202
HART
1200
1
odd
0
RS-485
HART
1200
1
odd
0
Bell 202
HART
1200
1
odd
0
RS-485
HART
1200
1
odd
0
Bell 202
HART
1200
1
odd
0
• Std. comm
Modbus
9600
1
odd
1
• User defined
HART
1200
1
odd
0
RFT9739 v2
RFT9739 v3
RS-485
(1) IFT9701/9703 communication parameters are not configurable. The settings shown here are always in effect.
To make the software connection from ProLink II to your transmitter.
1. Ensure that your PC is connected to the transmitter, according to one
of the methods described in Step 3, page 5.
2. Start ProLink II software.
3. From the Connection menu, click on Connect to Device.
4. Select your connection type.
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5. Specify connection parameters.
•
For a HART connection, set the connection parameters as
configured in your transmitter.
•
For a Modbus connection, set the connection parameters as
shown in Table 2-8.
Installation
Table 2-8. Modbus connection parameters
Connection type
RS-485 terminals or network(1)
Service port(2)
Protocol
As configured in transmitter
Universal Service Port
Baud rate
As configured in transmitter
N/A
Stop bits
As configured in transmitter
N/A
Parity
As configured in transmitter
N/A
Address/Tag
Configured Modbus address (default = 1)
111
COM port
COM port assigned to PC serial port
COM port assigned to PC serial port
Use
Connection parameter
(1) RFT9712 transmitters, RFT9739 transmitters, Model 1700/2700 transmitters with the analog output board, and the Model 2500
transmitter.
(2) All Series 1000/2000 transmitters.
6. Click the Connect button. ProLink II will attempt to make the
connection.
7. If an error message appears, see Section 2.5.
Startup
2.4
Troubleshooting the
ProLink II installation
If you have problems with the ProLink II installation, review the
information in this section.
Repairing the registry
During a successful ProLink II installation, information is written to the
Windows registry. If, for any reason, ProLink II information in the
registry is corrupted or missing, you can replace or update the required
information as follows:
Configuration
1. Click Start/Programs/MMI/ProLink II v2.0/ProLink II Registrar.
2. A batch file that updates the Windows registry will be executed.
Click OK as required by the pop-up messages.
3. Close the command window.
2.5
Troubleshooting the
ProLink II connection
If you cannot connect to the transmitter, review the troubleshooting
information provided in this section and follow the suggestions. If you
cannot resolve the problem, contact Micro Motion customer support.
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Unable to Connect
message
If ProLink II returns the message “Unable to connect to selected
device,” try the following:
1. Check all the wiring between the PC and the transmitter, and ensure
that all components are powered up. Try adding resistance to the
connection. See the setup information for your connection type in
Step 3, page 5, or refer to the transmitter manual.
2. Check all the connection parameters: baud rate, parity, stop bits,
protocol, and COM port.
3. For Modbus network connections, ensure that ProLink II is the only
Modbus master active on the network.
4. For HART connections to Model 1700/2700 transmitters with the
intrinsically safe output board, ensure that the terminals are
externally powered.
5. For RS-485 connections, swap the leads between the two terminals
and try again.
6. For RS-485 connections, try connecting through the service port, if
available on your transmitter.
7. Click Start/Programs/MMI/ProLink II v2.0/ProLink II Registrar.
This program updates registry entries.
8. Ensure that ProLink II is configured for the correct COM port. To do
this, install the LED indicator/tester. (If you purchased the ProLink
II installation kit from Micro Motion, this device was included.)
Attempt a connection.
•
The indicators for the TD, RD, DTR, and RTS lines should be
ON. Usually they are red, but if another program has used the
COM port the RTS indicator may be green.
•
If no indicators are ON, you are not connected to the COM port,
ProLink II is configured for the wrong COM port, or there is a
wiring problem.
9. Make sure that you don’t have interference over the COM port.
Other programs or devices may be trying to use the COM port. If the
TD light is flashing while you are not using ProLink II, the COM
port is in use by another program. Terminate the other program and
try again.
10. If you use the configured COM port for any other program, verify
that the other program is not currently running. Personal Digital
Assistants (PDAs) often have automatic update programs that use
the COM ports continually.
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3
Using ProLink II Software
Overview
This chapter provides information on the ProLink II user interface,
including starting the software and working with the windows.
3.2
ProLink II user interface
ProLink II software is designed to be easy to use in a Windows
environment. ProLink II uses standard Windows methods for viewing
and selecting options.
3.3
Startup
ProLink II can be started from the Windows Start/Run menu, where it is
usually found in the MMI program group. You can also define a
desktop shortcut for running ProLink II.
Installation
3.1
Use
When ProLink II first starts up, the ProLink II main screen and
Connect dialog box are displayed:
Figure 3-1. ProLink II main screen and Connect dialog box
Startup
Configuration
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Until you connect to a transmitter, most of the menu options are grayed
out and unavailable.
Connecting to a
transmitter
To connect to a transmitter:
1. Ensure that your PC is connected to a transmitter, using one of the
methods described in Chapter 2.
2. If the Connect dialog box is not displayed:
a. Open the Connection menu.
b. Click on the Connect option.
3. Select the protocol to use. Depending on the Protocol option that
you choose, different communications options will be available for
configuration.
4. Specify Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bits, COM Port, and Address/Tag
as appropriate for your connection and transmitter.
5. Click the Connect button.
Note: ProLink II can connect to only one transmitter at a time. To connect
to another transmitter, you must first disconnect from the current
connection.
Note: Due to the design of HART protocol, connections made using HART
protocol are slower than connections that use Modbus protocol. If you use
HART protocol, you cannot open more than one ProLink II window at a
time.
Polling for devices
If you do not know the address of your transmitter:
1. Click the Poll button. ProLink II will poll the network for all Micro
Motion transmitters, and display a list of all transmitters found.
2. Select the transmitter to connect to, and click OK.
Disconnecting
To disconnect from the currently connected transmitter:
1. Open the Connection menu.
2. Click on the Disconnect option.
3.4
Viewing installed options
A Series 1000/2000 transmitter can be purchased with several
application-specific options. To view the list of installed options:
1. Open the View menu.
2. Click on Installed Options. A window similar to the following is
displayed. In this window, the installed options are indicated with a
checkmark.
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Figure 3-2. Installed Options window
Installation
Use
3. To close the window, click OK.
3.5
Viewing process data
ProLink II provides the following windows for viewing process data
and related information:
• Process Variables window
Output Levels window
•
Totalizer Control window
Startup
•
The following windows are available if the associated option has been
installed on the transmitter:
•
API Process Variables window
•
ED (Enhanced Density) Process Variables window
All of these windows are opened from the ProLink menu. For
information on the data displayed in these windows, see the transmitter
manual or the application manual.
Viewing and resetting
totalizers and inventories
Configuration
3.6
The Totalizer Control window is used to:
•
View current values of the totalizers and inventories
•
Start, stop, and reset totalizers
•
Reset inventories
Inventories can be reset only if this function is enabled in the
Preferences menu.
To enable inventory reset:
2. Click on Preferences.
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1. Open the View menu.
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3. Ensure that Enable Inventory Totals Reset is checked.
4. Click the Apply button if necessary.
To manage totalizers and inventories:
1. Open the ProLink menu.
2. Click on Totalizer Control. A window similar to the following is
displayed:
Figure 3-3. Totalizer Control window
3. Use the buttons in this window to start, stop, or reset the totalizers.
Note: The Start, Stop, and Reset buttons displayed under All Totals
affect the mass totalizer, the volume totalizer, and all API-related
totalizers.
4. The Reset Inventories button is displayed only if this function is
enabled (see above). Use this button to reset all inventories,
including API-related inventories.
3.7
Viewing transmitter status
and alarms
ProLink II provides the following windows for viewing transmitter
status:
•
Output Levels window
•
Status window
These windows are opened from the ProLink menu.
The transmitter sets alarms whenever a process variable exceeds its
defined limits or when the transmitter detects a fault condition.
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To view alarms, open the Status window. A window similar to the
following is displayed:
Figure 3-4. Status window
Installation
Use
Startup
Status information and alarms are organized into three tabs: Critical,
Informational, and Operational. If an alarm has been activated, the
associated tab is highlighted.
To view the specific alarm, click on the highlighted tab. Active alarms
are indicated with red lights; inactive alarm conditions are indicated
with green lights.
For information about a specific alarm condition, see your transmitter
manual.
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Configuration
Note: Although you can view alarms with ProLink II, you cannot
acknowledge them. If the alarm requires acknowledgment, you must use
the transmitter display.
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Initial Transmitter Startup
Procedures
Overview
Installation
4.1
Before You Begin
4
The procedures described in this chapter should be performed the first
time a transmitter is started. You can use ProLink II, the HART
Communicator, AMS software, or the display to perform the
procedures: the communications method does not matter.
The following procedures are described:
•
Using ProLink II to perform a loop test on transmitter outputs (and
inputs, if your transmitter has a discrete input)
•
Using ProLink II to trim the mA outputs
•
Using ProLink II to zero the flowmeter
Use
Note: The procedures in this chapter provide general methods for using
ProLink II with your transmitter. For information on using the HART
Communicator or the display, or for information specific to your
transmitter such as the number and type of outputs, specific ranges for
each output, etc., refer to the appropriate transmitter manual.
Transmitter manuals are shipped with the transmitter, and are also
available on the Micro Motion web site.
Note: Sections 4.2 and 4.3 do not apply to Series 2000 transmitters with
Profibus-PA or FOUNDATION fieldbus.
Loop tests
Startup
4.2
A loop test is a means to:
Verify that analog outputs (mA and frequency) are being sent by the
transmitter and received accurately by the receiving devices
•
Determine whether or not you need to trim the mA outputs
•
Verify that the discrete input sent by an external device is being
received correctly by the transmitter (if the transmitter has a discrete
input)
To perform loop tests with ProLink II:
1. Open the ProLink menu.
2. Click on the Test option. The output testing options for the currently
connected transmitter are displayed:
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•
Initial Transmitter Startup Procedures continued
Figure 4-1. ProLink II loop test options
3. Click on the test you want to perform.
4. If you selected Fix Freq Out in Step 3:
a. Type the number of pulses per second that you want the
transmitter to report. The number of pulses can be any number
within the frequency range of the transmitter.
b. Click Fix Frequency.
c. Read the frequency output at the receiving device. The reading
should be the value you entered in Step 4a.
d. If you don’t get a reading, the loop test has failed. Abort the
loop test and see your transmitter manual for troubleshooting
information.
e. Click UnFix Freq.
f.
Close the Fix Frequency Output Level window.
5. If you selected Fix Milliamp 1 or Fix Milliamp 2 in Step 3:
a. Type the mA output level you want the transmitter to produce.
The value can be any level within the mA range of the
transmitter.
b. Click Fix mA.
Note: If connected via HART/Bell202 on the primary mA output,
disconnect the Bell 202 wiring while you measure the mA output.
c. Read the mA output at the receiving device. The reading should
be near the value you typed in Step 5a.
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Initial Transmitter Startup Procedures continued
Note: The mA reading does not need to be exact. You will correct
differences when you trim the mA outputs. See Section 4.3.
d. If you don’t get a reading, the loop test has failed. Abort the
loop test and see your transmitter manual for troubleshooting
information.
e. Click UnFix mA.
a. Click either the On or Off radio button in the Fix Output To box
of the Discrete Output 1 or Discrete Output 2 frame.
Installation
6. If you selected Fix Discrete Output in Step 3:
b. Click Fix Discrete Output.
c. Verify the output level at the receiving device.
d. Click UnFix.
e. Close the Fix Discrete Output window.
7. If you selected Read Discrete Input in Step 3:
a. Determine the discrete input’s state (active or inactive).
Use
b. Toggle the discrete input device and detect any changes on the
Read Discrete Input window of ProLink II. If you do not notice
a change, then the discrete input device may be wired
improperly. Check the wiring.
c. Close the Read Discrete Input window.
8. Continue with the above procedure until you have performed a loop
test for every output or channel.
Trimming the milliamp
(mA) output(s)
Trimming the mA output creates a common measurement range between
the transmitter and the device that receives the mA output. For example,
a transmitter might send a 4 mA signal that the receiving device reports
incorrectly as 3.8 mA. If the transmitter output is trimmed correctly, it
will send a signal appropriately compensated to ensure that the
receiving device actually indicates a 4 mA signal.
Startup
4.3
You must trim the output at both the 4 mA and 20 mA points to ensure
appropriate compensation across the entire output range.
Note: If using HART/Bell202 on the primary mA output, disconnect the
Bell 202 wiring while you trim the output.
To trim the mA output with ProLink II:
Configuration
If you have two mA outputs, you should trim both.
1. Open the ProLink menu.
2. Click the Calibration option. The calibration options for the
currently connected transmitter are displayed.
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Figure 4-2. ProLink II calibration options
3. Select Milliamp 1 Trim or Milliamp 2 Trim. The following screen is
displayed:
Figure 4-3. Milliamp trim wizard – Screen 1
This screen displays the output level that the transmitter is currently
producing.
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4. Click Next to begin the 4 mA trim. The following screen is
displayed:
Figure 4-4. Milliamp trim wizard – Screen 2
Installation
Use
This screen allows you to compare the transmitter output (the
Present Output value) to the output level being received at an
external device.
Startup
Note: Any trimming performed on the output should not exceed ± 200
microamps. If more trimming is required, contact Micro Motion
customer support.
5. Read the mA output level at the receiving device.
6. Type the value that you read at the receiving device in the Enter
Meas box.
7. Click Next. At this point, the transmitter trims the milliamp output
and displays the adjusted output in the following screen:
Configuration
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Figure 4-5. Milliamp trim wizard – Screen 3
If the adjusted output is not 4.0:
a. Click Back.
b. Read the output level at the receiving device and enter the new
value in the Enter Meas box.
c. Click Next.
d. Repeat until the adjusted output is 4.0 (or close enough for your
application).
If the adjusted output is 4.0, click Next.
8. Click Next to repeat this procedure to trim the 20 mA output.
Once you have completed the 20 mA trim, the procedure is complete.
Click Finish.
4.4
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Zeroing the flowmeter
Zeroing the flowmeter establishes the flowmeter’s point of reference
when there is no flow. During the zeroing procedure, the transmitter
measures the time shift (the time between signals from the sensor’s left
and right pickoff coils) for each cycle, computes the average time shift
per cycle, and then derives the standard deviation of the average time
shift over the zero time.
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When you zero the flowmeter, you may need to adjust the zero time or
the convergence limit parameter.
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Initial Transmitter Startup Procedures continued
Note: Convergence limit applies only to the RFT9739 transmitter.
•
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A long zero time may produce a more accurate zero reference
but is more likely to result in a zero failure. This is due to the
increased possibility of noisy flow, which causes incorrect
calibration.
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A short zero time is less likely to result in a zero failure but may
produce a less accurate zero reference.
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Zero time is the amount of time the transmitter takes to determine its
zero-flow reference point. The default zero time is 20 seconds.
Convergence limit is the limit of the standard deviation. and affects
zeroing as follows:
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If the standard deviation measured by the transmitter is greater
than the configured limit, and less than 10 times the configured
limit, the transmitter will successfully zero, but will continue
sampling throughout the entire zero time.
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If the standard deviation measured by the transmitter is more
than 10 times the configured limit, the zero procedure will fail.
The existing zero calibration will be retained. This condition
indicates a fault.
To zero the flowmeter with ProLink II software:
Startup
When the standard deviation measured by the transmitter
converges to a value that is less than the configured limit, the
transmitter’s zero procedure will be successful, and the time
required for the zero procedure will be less than or equal to the
configured zero time.
Use
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1. Apply power to the flowmeter. Allow the flowmeter to warm up for
approximately 30 minutes.
2. Run the process fluid through the sensor until the sensor temperature
reaches the normal process operating temperature.
3. Close the shutoff valve downstream from the sensor.
Configuration
4. Ensure that the sensor is completely filled with fluid.
5. Ensure that the process flow has completely stopped.
6. Open the ProLink menu.
7. Click the Calibration option. The calibration options for the
currently connected transmitter are displayed (see Figure 4-2,
page 34).
8. Select Zero Calibration. The following screen is displayed:
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Figure 4-6. Zero calibration screen
9. Type a new zero time in the Zero Time box or accept the default
value.
10. Type a new convergence limit in the Converg. Limit box or accept
the default value.
11. Click Zero. The flowmeter will begin zeroing. The Calibration in
Progress status light will turn red.
•
If the Calibration Failure status light turns red, the zero
procedure failed. See your transmitter manual for
troubleshooting procedures.
•
If the Calibration in Progress status light returns to green and
the Zero Failure box does not appear, the zero procedure
succeeded.
12. Click Close.
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Overview
This chapter describes:
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Saving and loading transmitter configuration files
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Configuring a transmitter
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Using the Gas Unit Configurator utility
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Characterizing a transmitter
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Calibrating a transmitter for pressure
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Calibrating a transmitter for temperature
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Configuring pressure compensation
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Configuring temperature compensation
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Setting up polling
Use
5.2
Transmitter Configuration,
Characterization, and
Calibration
Installation
5.1
Before You Begin
5
ProLink II can read your transmitter’s configuration and save it to a file
on your PC. This file can then be loaded back to the same transmitter,
loaded to another transmitter of the same type, and saved for backup
and reference. Micro Motion recommends this step for all transmitters
accessible through ProLink II.
Saving a configuration file
to a PC
To save a configuration file to a PC:
Startup
Using configuration files
1. Open the File menu.
2. Click on Load from Xmtr to File.
4. Click the Download Configuration button.
5. When the load is complete, click Close.
This file is now available on your PC for copying, saving, sending, and
reloading. It is a standard Windows textfile, and can be viewed or edited
with any text editor.
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Configuration
3. In the dialog box that appears, specify a name and location for the
configuration file, and click Save. Be sure to specify a unique name.
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CAUTION
Editing the configuration file can introduce errors.
To avoid introducing errors into the transmitter
configuration file, save an original version and work on a
copy. If you do this, you will always be able to restore the
original version.
Loading a configuration
file to a transmitter
To load a configuration file:
1. Open the File menu.
2. Click on Send to Xmtr from File.
3. Use the dialog box that appears to identify the name and location of
the configuration file to be loaded, and click Open.
4. Click the Upload Configuration button.
5. When the load is complete, click Close.
If problems occur during the load:
1. Open the View menu.
2. Click on Preferences.
3. Enable the Error Log On option.
4. Repeat the file load.
ProLink II will now save an error log for the load process, and will
display a message telling you where to find the log file.
5.3
Configuring a transmitter
The procedures in this section provide a general method for configuring
your transmitter using ProLink II. Depending on the transmitter you are
connected to, different tabs are displayed, and different options are
displayed on each tab.
For specific configuration information for your transmitter, refer to the
transmitter manual. Transmitter manuals are shipped with the
transmitter, and are also available on the Micro Motion web site
To configure a transmitter using ProLink II:
1. Open the ProLink menu.
2. Click on the Configure option. A window similar to the following is
displayed:
Note: Before making changes to your transmitter’s configuration, be sure
that you have saved the configuration to a file as described in Section 5.2,
page 39.
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Figure 5-1. ProLink II configuration window
Installation
Use
Startup
This window is organized into panels. To configure an option:
a. Display the appropriate panel by clicking on its tab at the top of
the window.
b. Set options using standard Windows methods:
Use arrows to display and select from dropdown lists.
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Type values into textboxes.
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Click on radio buttons to select from a set of options.
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Click on checkboxes to enable or disable options.
Configuration
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As you make changes to a panel, the tab display color is
changed to yellow.
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3. When you are finished with a panel:
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To discard the changes, click on the Cancel button. You will be
asked to verify the cancellation.
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If you click on Yes, your changes will be discarded and the
Configuration window is closed.
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If you click on No, you are returned to the current
configuration panel.
To apply the changes and continue with configuration, click on
the Apply button. The following message is displayed:
Ensure that your application is in an appropriate state to accept
configuration changes, then click on OK. The new configuration
value(s) will be sent to the transmitter, and will take effect
immediately. The tab display color is reset to gray.
To avoid immediate reconfiguration, click on Cancel. The new
setting is retained in ProLink II but is not sent to the transmitter.
•
To apply the changes and close the Configuration window,
click on OK.
4. If you leave a panel without specifying Apply, Cancel, or OK, the
tab display color remains yellow. You can return to the panel at any
point to apply or discard the changes.
5. When you have finished configuration, close the Configuration
window. You can close the window without applying changes.
5.4
Using the Gas Unit
Configurator tool
For many gas applications, standard volume flow rate is used as the
quasi mass flow rate. Standard volume flow rate is calculated as the
mass flow rate divided by the density of the gas at a reference condition.
To configure a mass flow special unit that represents standard volume
flow rate, you must calculate the mass flow conversion factor from the
density of the gas at a reference temperature, pressure, and composition.
ProLink II v1.2 and later offers a Gas Unit Configurator tool to
calculate this mass flow conversion factor. The tool will automatically
update the mass flow conversion factor in the Special Units tab.
Note: The flowmeter should not be used for measuring actual volume
flow of a gas (volumetric flow at line conditions). The flowmeter can be
used for measuring volume flow at standard conditions.
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CAUTION
The flowmeter should not be used for measuring the
actual volume of gases.
Installation
Standard or normal volume is the traditional unit for gas
flow. Coriolis flowmeters measure mass. Mass divided by
standard or normal density yields standard or normal
volume units.
To use the Gas Unit Configurator:
1. Click the Special Units tab, and click the Gas Unit Configurator
button, or open the Tools menu and click Gas Unit Configurator.
2. Select the Time Unit that your special unit will be based on.
3. Click a radio button to specify that your special unit will be defined
in terms of English Units or SI Units.
Use
4. Click Next.
5. Define the standard density to be used in calculations.
To use a fixed standard density, click the top radio button, enter
a value for standard density in the Standard Density textbox,
and click Next.
•
To use a calculated standard density, click the second radio
button and click Next. Then enter values for Reference
Temperature, Reference Pressure, and Specific Gravity on
the next panel, and click Next.
Startup
•
6. Check the values displayed.
If they are appropriate for your application, click Finish. The
special unit data will be written to the transmitter.
•
If they are not appropriate for your application, click Back as
many times as necessary to return to the relevant panel, correct
the problem, then repeat the above steps.
Characterizing the
flowmeter
Characterizing the flowmeter adjusts the transmitter to compensate for
the unique traits of the sensor it is paired with.
When to characterize
If the transmitter and the sensor were ordered together as a Coriolis
flowmeter, then the flowmeter has already been characterized. You need
to characterize the flowmeter only if the transmitter and the sensor are
being paired together for the first time.
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Configuration
5.5
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Transmitter Configuration, Characterization, and Calibration continued
How to characterize
Every sensor’s characterization data are printed on its calibration tag.
See Figure 5-2.
Figure 5-2. Sample calibration tag – T-Series sensor
To characterize the flowmeter, you must enter data from the sensor’s
calibration tag into the transmitter memory.
The parameters that must be entered depend on your flowmeter’s sensor
type: T-Series sensor (straight tube) or other (curved tube), as listed in
Table 5-1. Table 5-1 also lists the locations at which each parameter can
be configured.
Table 5-1. Sensor calibration parameters and locations
Sensor type
Parameter
ProLink II location
T-Series
Other
K1
K2
FD
D1
D2
Temp Coeff (DT)
Flowcal
FCF and FT(1)
FTG
FFQ
DTG
DFQ1
DFQ2
Density panel
Density panel
Density panel
Density panel
Density panel
Density panel
Flow panel
Flow panel
T Series Config panel
T Series Config panel
T Series Config panel
T Series Config panel
T Series Config panel
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
(1) For T-Series sensors, FCF and FT consist of 10 characters that are labeled “FCF” and “FT” on the sensor tag. To characterize the
flowmeter for FCF and FT, type the six characters that appear after “FCF” and the four characters that appear after “FT” on the
sensor’s calibration tag. For other sensors, these values have already been combined into the Flowcal value.
Flow FCF X.XXXX
FT X.XX
FCF and FT
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To characterize the flowmeter with ProLink II software:
1. Select your sensor type:
a. Open the ProLink menu.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Click the Device tab.
Installation
d. Click the Sensor Type down arrow.
e. Select the appropriate sensor type.
f.
Click Apply.
2. Set each of the required parameters to the values printed on the
sensor’s calibration tag. See Figure 5-2. The ProLink II location for
each parameter is listed in Table 5-1.
5.6
Calibrating the flowmeter
The flowmeter measures process variables based on fixed points of
reference. Calibration adjusts those points of reference.
Use
This section provides a general method for calibration. For specific
calibration information for your transmitter, refer to the transmitter
manual. Transmitter manuals are shipped with the transmitter, and are
also available on the Micro Motion web site.
The Calibration menu, shown in Figure 5-3, is used to begin the
calibration procedures.
Figure 5-3. ProLink II calibration options
Startup
Configuration
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When to calibrate
The transmitter is factory calibrated and does not normally need to be
calibrated in the field. Calibrate the transmitter only if you must do so
to meet regulatory requirements. Micro Motion recommends using
meter factors, rather than calibration, to adjust the flowmeter to specific
conditions. Before calibrating, contact Micro Motion customer service.
How to calibrate for
density
Density calibration includes the following calibration points:
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All sensors:
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Point one (low-density)
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Point two (high-density)
T-Series sensors only:
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D3 calibration (optional)
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D4 calibration (optional)
For T-Series sensors, the optional D3 and D4 calibrations could improve
the accuracy of the density measurement. If you choose to perform the
D3 and D4 calibration:
•
Do not perform the low-density or high-density calibration.
•
Perform D3 calibration if you have one calibrated fluid.
•
Perform both D3 and D4 calibrations if you have two calibrated
fluids (other than air and water).
The calibrations that you choose must be performed without
interruption, in the order listed here.
Before performing the calibration, record your current calibration
parameters: K1, K2, K3, K4, Temp Cal Offset, and Temp Cal Slope. If
you are using ProLink II, you can do this by saving the current
configuration to a file on the PC. If the calibration fails, restore the
known value.
Step 1: Point one (low-density) calibration
To perform a low-density calibration:
1. Close the shutoff valve downstream from the sensor.
2. Fill the sensor completely with a low-density fluid (e.g., air).
CAUTION
For T-Series sensors, the low-density calibration
must be performed on air.
3. Open the ProLink menu.
4. Select Density Cal - Point 1 from the Calibration menu.
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5. Type the density of the low-density fluid in the Enter Actual
Density box.
6. Click Do Cal and press OK.
The Calibration in Progress status light turns red.
•
If the Calibration Failure status light indicates calibration
failure (red light), the calibration procedure has failed. See your
transmitter manual for troubleshooting information.
•
If the Calibration in Progress status light returns to green, the
calibration is complete.
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7. The results of the calibration are displayed in the K1 box. Record the
values for future reference.
8. Click Close.
Step 2: Point two (high-density) calibration
To perform a high-density calibration:
Use
1. Close the shutoff valve downstream from the sensor.
2. Fill the sensor completely with a high-density fluid (e.g., water).
CAUTION
For T-Series sensors, the high-density calibration
must be performed on water.
Startup
3. Open the ProLink menu.
4. Select Density Cal - Point 2 from the Calibration menu.
5. Type the density of the fluid in the Enter Actual Density box.
6. Click Do Cal and press OK.
The Calibration in Progress status light turns red.
•
If the Calibration Failure status light indicates calibration
failure (red light), the calibration procedure has failed. See your
transmitter manual for troubleshooting information.
•
If the Calibration in Progress status light returns to green, the
calibration is complete.
7. The results of the calibration are displayed in the K2 box. Record the
values for future reference.
Configuration
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8. Click Close.
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Step 3: Optional D3 calibration (T-Series sensors only)
You may perform a D3 calibration or both D3 and D4 calibrations. The
fluid used to perform the D3 calibration must meet the following
requirements:
•
Minimum density of 0.6 g/cm3.
•
Minimum difference of 0.1 g/cm3 between the density of the D3
fluid and the D2 fluid. The density of the D3 fluid may be either
greater or less than the density of the D2 fluid.
To perform the D3 calibration:
1. Close the shutoff valve downstream from the sensor.
2. Fill the sensor completely with a fluid of known density.
3. Open the ProLink menu.
4. Select Density Cal - Point 3 from the Calibration menu.
5. Type the density of the fluid in the Enter Actual Density box.
6. Click Do Cal and press OK.
•
The Calibration in Progress status light turns red.
•
If the Calibration Failure status light indicates calibration
failure (red light), the calibration procedure has failed. See your
transmitter manual for troubleshooting information.
•
If the Calibration in Progress status light returns to green, the
calibration is complete.
7. The results of the calibration are displayed in the K3 box. Record the
values for future reference.
8. Click Close.
Step 4: Optional D4 calibration (T-Series sensors only)
If you perform a D4 calibration, you must have previously performed a
D3 calibration. The fluid used to perform the D4 calibration must meet
the following requirements:
•
Minimum density of 0.6 g/cm3.
•
Minimum difference of 0.1 g/cm3 between the density of the D4
fluid and the D3 fluid. The density of the D4 fluid must be greater
than the density of the D3 fluid.
•
Minimum difference of 0.1 g/cm3 between the density of the D4
fluid and the D2 fluid. The density of the D4 fluid may be either
greater or less than the density of the D2 fluid.
To perform the D4 calibration:
1. Close the shutoff valve downstream from the sensor.
2. Fill the sensor completely with a fluid of known density.
3. Open the ProLink menu.
4. Select Density Cal - Point 4 from the Calibration menu.
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5. Type the density of the fluid in the Enter Actual Density box.
6. Click Do Cal and press OK.
The Calibration in Progress status light turns red.
•
If the Calibration Failure status light indicates calibration
failure (red light), the calibration procedure has failed. See your
transmitter manual for troubleshooting information.
•
If the Calibration in Progress status light returns to green, the
calibration is complete.
7. The results of the calibration are displayed in the K4 box. Record the
values for future reference.
Installation
•
8. Click Close.
How to calibrate for
temperature
Temperature calibration is a two-point procedure. The entire procedure
must be completed without interruption.
Use
1. Fill the sensor with a low-temperature fluid, and allow the sensor to
achieve thermal equilibrium.
2. Open the ProLink menu.
3. Select Temp Offset Cal from the Calibration menu.
4. Type the temperature of the low-temperature fluid in the Enter
Actual Temp box.
5. Click Do Cal and press OK.
The Calibration in Progress status light turns red.
•
If the Calibration Failure status light indicates calibration
failure (red light), the calibration procedure has failed. See your
transmitter manual for troubleshooting information.
•
If the Calibration in Progress status light returns to green, the
calibration is complete.
Startup
•
6. Click Close.
7. Fill the sensor with a high-temperature fluid, and allow the sensor to
achieve thermal equilibrium.
Configuration
8. Open the ProLink menu.
9. Select Temp Slope Cal from the Calibration menu.
10. Type the temperature of the high-temperature fluid in the Enter
Actual Temp box.
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11. Click Do Cal and press OK.
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The Calibration in Progress status light turns red.
•
If the Calibration Failure status light indicates calibration
failure (red light), the calibration procedure has failed. See your
transmitter manual for troubleshooting information.
•
If the Calibration in Progress status light returns to green, the
calibration is complete.
12. Click Close.
5.7
Compensating for pressure
Some Micro Motion transmitters can compensate for the effect of
pressure on the sensor flow tubes. Pressure effect is defined as the
change in sensor flow and density sensitivity due to process pressure
change away from calibration pressure.
Options
There are two ways to compensate for pressure:
Pressure correction factors
•
If the pressure is a known static value, you may choose to enter the
external pressure in the software and not poll a pressure
measurement device.
•
If the operating pressure varies significantly, you may choose to
have the transmitter poll for an updated pressure value from an
external pressure measurement device. Polling requires HART
protocol.
When configuring pressure compensation, you must provide the flow
calibration pressure – the pressure at which the flowmeter was
calibrated (which therefore defines the pressure at which there will be
no effect on the calibration factor). Micro Motion calibrates flowmeters
at the factory to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
standards (20 psi).
Two additional pressure correction factors may be configured: one for
flow and one for density. These are defined as follows:
•
Flow factor – the percent change in the flow rate per psi
•
Density factor – the change in fluid density, in g/cm3/psi
Not all sensors or applications require pressure correction factors. For a
discussion of pressure effect, see the EXPERT2 system at
www.expert2.com. For the values to be used, see the product data sheet
for your sensor, then reverse the sign and enter the resulting value (e.g.,
if the pressure effect is 0.000004, enter a pressure correction factor of
–0.000004).
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Configuration
To enable and configure pressure compensation with ProLink II
software:
1. From the View menu, select Preferences.
2. If the Enable External Pressure Compensation checkbox does
not already contain a check mark, click the checkbox, then click
Apply.
Installation
3. Open the Configuration panel and click the Pressure tab.
4. Enter new values in the Flow factor, Density factor, and Cal
Pressure boxes. See the discussion in the previous section. Click
Apply.
5. If you will poll an external device for pressure data, follow the
polling setup instructions in Section 5.9, page 52.
6. If you will use a static pressure value:
a. Type the pressure value in the External Pressure box.
b. Click Apply.
5.8
Compensating for
temperature
Use
c. Ensure that neither polled variable is configured to poll for
pressure. Polling for temperature is allowed. See Section 5.9,
page 52.
Note: If you configure the transmitter to use external temperature data,
the external temperature value will replace the sensor temperature
value in all calculations, including the calculation of mass flow. If you
configure a static temperature value, ensure that it is accurate. If you
configure polling for temperature, ensure that the external temperature
device is accurate and reliable.
Configuration
To enable and configure temperature compensation with ProLink II
software:
Startup
Temperature data are used in several different calculations. Micro
Motion sensors always report temperature data to the transmitter. For
greater accuracy, you can configure the transmitter to use a different
temperature value in its API or enhanced density calculations. You can
enter a static temperature value, or poll an external temperature
measurement device. Polling requires HART protocol.
1. From the View menu, select Preferences.
2. If the Use External Temperature checkbox does not already
contain a checkmark, click the checkbox, then click OK.
3. If you will poll an external device for temperature data, follow the
polling setup instructions in Section 5.9, page 52.
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4. If you will use a static temperature value:
a. Open the Configuration panel and click the Temperature tab.
b. Type the temperature value in the External Temperature box.
c. Click Apply.
d. Ensure that neither polled variable is configured to poll for
temperature. Polling for pressure is allowed. See Section 5.9.
5.9
Configuring polling
Polling is used to retrieve temperature or pressure data from an external
device. These data can then be used for API calculation or other process
variable calculations in applications that require pressure or temperature
compensation. You may query one or two external devices.
You must also ensure that the primary mA output has been wired for
HART protocol. See Chapter 2 or the installation manual for your
transmitter.
To configure polling with ProLink II software:
1. From the View menu, select Preferences.
a. To use the external pressure data, ensure that the Enable
External Pressure Compensation check box is checked.
b. To use the external temperature data, ensure that the Use
External Temperature check box is checked.
c. Click Apply.
2. Ensure that the External Temperature box in the Temperature tab
has not been set. The default value is 32.00 °F (0.0000 °C).
3. Click the Polled Variables tab in the Configuration panel.
4. For Polled Variable 1:
a. Click the arrow in the Polling Control box, and select a HART
polling method from the list. Choose Poll DP HART Primary if
the external device will probably be accessed by another device
acting as a secondary master (e.g., a HART Communicator).
Choose Poll DP HART Secondary if the external device will
probably be accessed by another device acting as a primary
master.
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Note: If you are configuring both Polled Variable 1 and Polled Variable
2, use the same Polling Control setting for both. If you do not, Poll as
Primary will be used for both devices.
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b. Click Apply. Polling parameters are now displayed for
configuration.
d. Click the arrow in the Variable Type box, and select a process
variable.
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c. In the External Tag box, type the HART tag of the external
device that you will poll.
e. Click Apply.
f.
The value displayed in the Current Value textbox is the value
received from the external device. Verify the value.
5. Repeat these steps for Polled Variable 2, if required.
Use
Startup
Configuration
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6
Data Logger
Overview
The Data Logger tool allows periodic logging of user-selected
flowmeter data, including process variables, diagnostic variables, and
output levels. Data logged via Data Logger can be viewed or imported
into external programs such as spreadsheets for further analysis.
6.2
Using Data Logger
The Data Logger screen is shown in Figure 6-1, page 56.
Installation
6.1
To set up data logging, you must define the log file, specify the type of
data to be logged and the frequency of data points, and start the logging
process.
Defining the log file
To define the log file:
Use
1. Click the File Type radio button to specify the log file format.
Options include:
•
.txt – standard text file
•
.csv – comma separated values, for import into standard
spreadsheets
•
.dif – data interchange format, for import into standard
spreadsheets
2. Enter the name for the log in the Filename textbox.
Startup
3. Click the ... button to bring up a browser window and specify the
location where the log will be saved.
4. Specify Update Rate and unit to control the frequency of data
points in the log.
5. Use the Status Error Logging checkbox to specify whether status
errors will be written to the log.
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Configuration
Note: If you are using HART protocol, be careful not to set Update Rate
too high. On HART/Bell202, Micro Motion suggests logging as few
variables as possible, and setting the update rate to 5–10 seconds
(50000–10000 msec). The same restrictions apply to HART/RS485 at
lower baud rates, especially 1200 baud.
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6. Use the Overwrite File checkbox to specify whether new log files
will automatically overwrite log files of the same name. If Data
Logger is stopped and restarted using the same filename and
location:
•
If the box is checked, Data Logger will automatically overwrite
the old log file.
•
If the box is not checked, Data Logger will prompt the user for
instructions:
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If the user clicks Yes, logging starts and the old log file is
overwritten.
-
If the user clicks No, logging does not start and the old log
file is retained.
Figure 6-1. Data Logger
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Specifying log contents
To specify the types of data to be included in the log:
1. Click on the Process Vars, Diagnostics, Output Vars, or All Vars
tab.
2. Double-click on the desired variable in the list, or highlight the
variable and click Add.
4. To remove all variables from the Current Log list, click the Clear
All button.
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3. To remove a variable from the Current Log list, highlight its name
and click Remove.
5. While Data Logger is running, you can add a note to the log by
entering the note in the textbox, then pressing Add Note. The note is
added to the current end of the log; subsequent data points will be
added after the note.
You can start and stop Data Logger either manually or automatically.
•
To start and stop Data Logger manually, use the Start and Stop
buttons in the Current Log area of the Data Logger window.
•
To start Data Logger automatically, enter the date and time in the
Start time fields, then check the Enable checkbox.
•
To stop Data Logger automatically, enter the date and time in the
Stop time fields, then check the Enable checkbox.
Use
Starting and stopping the
logging function
You can combine these methods; e.g., you can start the logging function
manually and set a stop time to stop it automatically.
Startup
While Data Logger is running, the Log Statistics fields in the Data
Logger window are continuously updated.
Note: The Data Logger window must be open for logging to occur. If
you close the Data Logger window, logging is stopped automatically.
Data Logger tools
Data Logger provides several tools for ease of use:
•
You can save specific log configurations. To do this, click Save
Settings and specify a file name and location.
•
Configuration
•
You can move specific variables to the Favorites tab, and work from
the Favorites tab to add variables to the Current Log list. To do
this, highlight a variable in the Process Vars, Diagnostics, Output
Vars, or All Vars tab, then click Add to Favorites.
You can reload specific log configurations. To do this, click Load
Settings and specify the file name and location of the log
configuration file.
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•
You can save the current transmitter configuration to your PC. To do
this, click Save Transmitter Configuration and specify a file name
and location.
Note: The format of this configuration file matches the format of the
configuration file saved via the File menu. They can be used
interchangeably.
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A
Alarms
types 29
viewing 28
Autozero 36
starting and stopping 57
tools 57
Density calibration 46
Diagnostic data
logging 55
B
Bell 202
installing ProLink II on 3
signal converter 2, 6
Black Box signal converter 2, 5
F
Flowmeter
calibrating 45
characterizing 43
C
Calibrating 45
how to calibrate for density 46
how to calibrate for temperature 49
when to calibrate 46
Characterizing 43
how to characterize 44
when to characterize 43
Communication parameters
configuring
Configuration
communication parameters 22
Communication protocols
in installation 3
Configuration
configuration file 39
loading to transmitter 40
saving to PC 39
Gas Unit Configurator tool 42
with ProLink II 40
Connection
making the connection 26
troubleshooting 23
Connection type 3
Customer service 2
D
Data Logger 55
adding notes to log 57
defining the log file 55
specifying log contents 57
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Gas applications
standard volume flow as quasi mass flow rate 42
Gas Unit Configurator tool 42
H
HART
installing ProLink II for 3
signal converter 2, 6
I
Installation
configuring the connection 22
connecting the wires 5
connection type 3
HART/Bell202 temporary connection to fieldmount transmitters 6
HART/Bell202 temporary connection to rackmount transmitters 8
HART/Bell202 temporary or hard-wired connection to Model 1700/2700 transmitters
with intrinsically safe outputs 12
HART/Bell202 temporary or hard-wired connection to transmitter or multidrop
network 10
HART/RS485 temporary or hard-wired connection to transmitter or multidrop
network 14
installation kits 2
Modbus/RS485 temporary connection to MVDSolo or MVD Direct Connect 20
Modbus/RS485 temporary connection to service
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port 18
Modbus/RS485 temporary or hard-wired connection to RS-485 multidrop network 16
signal converter 5
software 3
steps 3
troubleshooting 23
wiring methods 3
Inventories
resetting 27
viewing 27
L
Logging
Data Logger 55
Loop test 31
M
Mass flow special unit for gas applications 42
Micro Motion customer service 2
Milliamp (mA) output trim 33
Modbus
nstalling ProLink II for 3
O
Outputs
logging 55
testing 31
trimming the milliamp (mA) output 33
P
Physical layers
in installation 3
Polling 52
for pressure 52
for temperature 52
Pressure compensation 50
Process data
logging values 55
viewing
ProLink II
viewing process data 27
ProLink II
configuring a transmitter 40
functions 1
installed options 26
installing 3
new features 1
starting 25
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supported transmitters 1
user interface 25
using 25
viewing and resetting inventories 27
viewing status and alarms 28
viewing, starting, stopping, and resetting
totalizers 27
R
Registry
repairing 23
RS-485
installation ProLink II on 3
signal converter 2, 5
S
Sensor, characterizing transmitter for 43
Signal converter
Black Box 2, 5
HART interface 2, 6
installing 5
Standard volume flow
as quasi mass flow rate 42
in gas applications 42
Startup
loop test 31
milliamp (mA) output trim 33
zeroing 36
Status
viewing 28
T
Temperature calibration 49
Temperature compensation 51
Totalizers
resetting 27
starting and stopping 27
viewing 27
Transmitter
alarms 28
calibrating 45
characterizing 43
configuration 40
startup procedures
Startup
procedures for transmitter startup 31
status 28
supported by ProLink II v2.0 1
Trimming the milliamp (mA) output 33
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Troubleshooting
connection 23
Data Logger 55
installation 23
V
Viator signal converter 2, 6
W
Wiring methods 3
HART/Bell202 temporary connection to fieldmount transmitters 6
HART/Bell202 temporary connection to rackmount transmitters 8
HART/Bell202 temporary or hard-wired connection to Model 1700/2700 transmitters
with intrinsically safe outputs 12
HART/Bell202 temporary or hard-wired connection to transmitter or multidrop
network 10
HART/RS485 temporary or hard-wired connection to transmitter or multidrop
network 14
Modbus/RS485 temporary connection to
MVDSolo or MVD Direct Connect 20
Modbus/RS485 temporary connection to service
port 18
Modbus/RS485 temporary or hard-wired connection to RS-485 multidrop network 16
Z
Zero 36
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